IMPERATIVE Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word imperative. (close relations)
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| binding | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the capacity to attract and hold something • strip sewn over or along an edge for reinforcement or decoration • the act of applying a bandage • one of a pair of mechanical devices that are attached to a ski and that will grip a ski boot; the bindings should release in case of a fall • the protective covering on the front, back, and spine of a book adjective satellite • executed with proper legal authority | ||||||
| compulsory | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • required by rule | ||||||
| crucial | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • of extreme importance; vital to the resolution of a crisis adjective satellite • having crucial relevance • of the greatest importance | ||||||
| essential | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • basic and fundamental • being or relating to or containing the essence of a plant etc • defining rights and duties as opposed to giving the rules by which rights and duties are established noun • anything indispensable adjective satellite • absolutely necessary; vitally necessary • of the greatest importance | ||||||
| exigent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • demanding attention • requiring precise accuracy | ||||||
| incumbent | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the official who holds an office adjective satellite • lying or leaning on something else • necessary (for someone) as a duty or responsibility; morally binding • currently holding an office | ||||||
| indispensable | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • not to be dispensed with; essential adjective satellite • absolutely necessary; vitally necessary • unavoidable | ||||||
| mandatory | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the recipient of a mandate • a territory surrendered by Turkey or Germany after World War I and put under the tutelage of some other European power until they are able to stand by themselves adjective satellite • required by rule | ||||||
| necessary | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||
adjective • absolutely essential noun • anything indispensable adjective satellite • unavoidably determined by prior circumstances | ||||||
| needful | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • necessary for relief or supply | ||||||
| obligatory | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective • morally or legally constraining or binding adjective satellite • required by obligation or compulsion or convention | ||||||
| paramount | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • having superior power and influence | ||||||
| pressing | adjectiveadj | |||||
noun • the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure • a metal or plastic part that is made by a mechanical press adjective satellite • compelling immediate action | ||||||
| required | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
adjective satellite • necessary for relief or supply • required by rule | ||||||
| urgent | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • compelling immediate action | ||||||
| vital | adjectiveadj | |||||
adjective satellite • urgently needed; absolutely necessary • performing an essential function in the living body • full of spirit; full of life • manifesting or characteristic of life | ||||||
| imperative mood | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior | ||||||
| imperative form | nounn | |||||
noun • a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior | ||||||
| imperative verb | ||||||
noun • a verb in the imperative mood. | ||||||
| jussive mood | nounn | |||||
noun • a mood that expresses an intention to influence the listener's behavior | ||||||
